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Hi Roseyposey,

Yeah I got 1/2 cc also. It all depends what I eat but I try to keep to Portion Control, if I am really still hungry i'll have a little more. Mostly I dont feel restricted unless I eat Pasta

it seems to reallly fill me up fast and I dont like the feeling , so I stay away from it. lol. I guess its just a hit or miss kindof thing. Take care, Eileen

Hey roseyposey,,,

hey just be kind to your self, lol i was thinking the same thing i want this weight off NOW! but i had to talk to myself and say hey it didnt take you a day to put it on so just take it one day at a time. I had surgery om 12/30/2010 and have lost 21 lbs and a total of 57 since my seminar in sept... I had my first fill on 2/10/11 it was okay and I feel just a little restriction. I try not to eat more that a cup full of food at a time some time its less than that.. But I know what you mean about the flavor of food I think its delicious also. I really am trying to eat slowly and enjoy every bit.. lol some time my schedule doesnt allow me to take as much time as i need. Don't get discouraged you will find that sweet spot and enjoy your journey..... Have a great night!!

Eileen

Hi All,, I started the Leslie Sansone walking dvd. SHe has walk a mile, 2 mile or 3 mile versions. I am on the 1 mile and I have to say its not that bad with the weather so cold its nice

to do the dvd inside and just when I think I cant go any further it s over and I walked a mile lol. I'm trying to do this at least three times a day on the other days I try to do some band work for resistence for my muscles... good luck!!!!! We can do this!!!!!

Hi Misty and Laura, Im also from NJ and I was banded on 12/30/10. I would love to be buddies with you. we seem to be all in the early stages of this band journey.

Im 53 and single mom of two of a 26 yr old son and a 20 yr old daughter. I have a 8 yr old grand daughter and a 6 mos old grand son. All four of them are my sunshine. LOL

I have a large family and they are supportive. but its not the same as someone going through the same thing. . Good luck on our Journey ladies!!!! Talk soon

Eileen

Hi I use a product called Intergrated and it is whey isolates. it comes in different flavors my favorite is chocolate and Also coffee Ice cream flavored. I'm also from New Jersey

I get mine from Hardcore in Manahawkin, its a nutritional shop. They were really great there they let me taste a lot of different types, and this was one that was good, no after taste, not grainy either. I put it in the Magic bullet and mix it up. its really good. MY nutritionist told me that Unjury is another good product. Its a little costly, and you can only order it online I just received my order last week and it is really good. I just found this other website its called Bariatric eating.com and they sell products there also. I havent tried them yet but I plan on it in the near future. Goood Luck hope this helps a little..

Eileen

Hi All! I feel the same way, a little nervous. I was banded on 12/30/2010 and have lost only 13 pbs so far. I did lose a total of 51 pounds so far. I started losing in september

after my seminar. I go for my first fill on 2/10 so I am anxious to see if it makes a difference. My nutrionist said that weeks three through six are known as lapband hell because you can

pretty much eat what ever you want. I have been trying to stick to what the nutritionist says to eat but its not easy sometime. I want this to work and Im not giving up but it is Hell!!!!! lol

Thanks for letting me share..

I started out at 338 pounds, and still weighed 317 when I was banded on November 1st, 2010. My goal is to get down to 200 pounds.

As of today, I'm down to 267 pounds, so I've officially passed the halfway point toward reaching my goal! 70 pounds lost, and 68 pounds to go.

It's SO NICE to finally have my "left to lose" number SMALLER than my "already lost" number! HAPPY HUMP DAY TO ME!

Wow thats great good for you keep up the awesome job!! I know you must be so proud of yourself..... Eileen

I am feeling so good now! I made my 100 lb loss mark this week! I was banded 4/14/10, 5 months ago. I lost 28 lbs pre-op (starting in the middle of March) with a ketosis diet prescribed by Dr. Hollis. I was 265 on surgery day.

I used to wear XXXL, now just a large, and sometimes a medium in shirts. I still have 22 more lbs to go, but I am not worried about it. I am feeling so energetic and full of life again. Before I was very depressed and hating myself. I was only operating at 50%. There were may things I would not/could not do anymore. The biggest thing that stood out to me was riding horses! I have been a horse-person since I was 8 yrs old, owning my first horse at age 14. I have been riding and owning horses ever since (I am 42 now). But I had to give it up with this weight gain I expereinced over a 2 year period. I have been heavy before, and lost the weight with various aids. I think my biggest weight loss before this was 85 lbs, another time it was 65. I could not keep it off! I am hoping this will change this time and I can keep it off. I just have to remind myself how miserable I was when I was like that. I kept a diary (still do), so I can go back and read it when I feel weak.

I can ride again! I have sold my horses a while back, but a friend has extras for me to ride, so I do (no $$!):smile2: So I am back in the saddle again! I look forward to mowing the 2 huge lots we have, riding bikes, exercising, etc.. because I know when I am sweating (in Texas!), I am burning calories, raising my metabolism, and dropping pounds, I get a nice body-high afterwards, I feel very light on my feet and strong! I have not felt this in many years.

I am glad to be sharing this journey with all of you, and I hope you have sucess as well, and overcome any obstacles that have gotten in your way. I knowthere are a lot of you out there who are struggling with this still (from reading other posts here), and I truely hope and pray that something will work for you to help it happen like it should. My biggest incentives are putting on a pair of my XXXL clothes I saved, looking at old photos, and re-reading my diary I have been keeping. Maybe you could try the same>?

Bless you all on your journey!

Jen

Hi Jen, Congratulations! Thank you for this post I am happy that y ou are so pleased and happy with your success. I am 53 and was banded on 12/30/10. Since my seminar in September 2010 I lost 51 pounds and I am thrilled I still have over 150 to go but I am going to make this happend. So good luck with you journey and I just had to write to you because first my daughters name is Jennifer and You and I have the same ticker.... LOL okay im alittle crazy but I'm Happy!!!! Take care Eileen

It seems like alot of people on here only need to lose like 60-100lbs, but I need to lose close to 200 and I hope its in reach for me... has anyone lost close to this much? I feel like i have a huge journey ahead of me, and i was banded 1-11-11.. Lots of hard work I hope i can reach my goal!!

Hi steph, I also have to lose over 200 pounds since my seminar in september 2010 I have lost 51 pound to date. My band was done on 12/30/10. The weights not pouring off but its comming off. I am just taking it one day at a time and following my doctors and dietitians recommendations. I have also learned a lot here on this web site. Do not get discouraged.

It is a tough climb but I will go with you and together we will reach the peak of this mountain.lol You are not alone. It's nice to talk to you. Eileen

Hello all,

Just wanted to post my success story to show the differences this procedure can have. On November 20th 2006 I had the lapband done at NYU hospital by Dr. Renn. (Note she has been in the papers recently with some scandals and such but won't go into that.) I weight 430 pounds before having surgery. 4 years later I am now down to 205 pounds and have had a full body lift.

I had my arms, chest, stomach, back, and inner thighs lifted by Dr. Capella in New Jersey and just wanted to show you guys that are thinking about the procedure or are wondering what hard work and devotion to a life style change can show you

That was the old me @ Octoberfest at a friends house. Biggest i ever was.

Though it is blurry...this is me down 215 pounds but before my skin reduction surgery

This is me a few days ago trying on clothes for the first time in an "Express" clothing store. Though this was a joke picture...that is a designer SMALL shirt that I am trying on.

Just wanted to show you guys that it is definitely possible to have success with this surgery but requires a lot of hard work. The band is a tool...not the solution

OMG You look amazing. I am so proud of you! I know I dont even know you but I feel like family with everyone that posts here we are all on the same journey! I am fifty three and just got banded on 12/30/10 I started at 384 pounds and have lost 51 pounds so far since september 10. I wish that I had done this surgery a long time ago. You should be so proud of yourself

You are young and have so many happy and healthy years ahead of you.... You Go Boy!!!!! Eileen

From the beginning I told myself that my only "me me me" posts would occur 1) when I hit onederland and 2) at the one year mark. So, here I am! There have been high highs and low lows, but getting this band was the best decisions I've ever made. I work hard, especially in the gym, but there's not way I could have found this success on my own. Not a chance. Now that I'm at goal (excepting those last pesky .2 pounds), the next steps are a consult with a plastic surgeon about a Tummy Tuck (necessary) and boobs (a question mark) and to start lifting weights for my lower body (I do upper four times a week and look like a body builder on top and like my Mom on the bottom). After that, I guess it's just...life! I fear maintenance because I tend to more of an all or nothing person, but logically speaking, this should be the "easy" part. No point to this post really. I just needed to commemorate the day. Thanks for listening!

AMAZING!!! lapNYC you are amazing. I was just banded 12/30/10 I lost fifty lbs since my seminar in september 2010. You should be proud of yourself. I am proud of you and I am excited to start my journery. Thank you it makes me feel good to hear such good success. I know its what you put into it. But I am also determined to reach my goal. I have never lost this much weight and I know I can lose it all. Great Job I am happy for you! Now enjoy enjoy enjoy!!!!

Eileen

Thanks for the tips!

I do not see a Nut or really get much support at all over here. I go for my fills, have a chat with the Dr and that's about it. So I'm really doing this on my own and with the help of all of you- so THANK YOU!!

I will try and eat eggs in the morning. I was told by my Dr that eggs are hard to digest and that I should have scrambled eggs. I'm not fussed on them scrambled so haven't been bothered, but I will try them again. Is 2 eggs too many? I guess I should wait and see how I feel when eating them.

Amyloveslou- I haven't had a problem with salad and lettuce seems to be one of the easier things to eat. I use it as a wrap for my deli meat. I'm no longer keen on tomatoes though. I used to eat at least 1 Tomato a day and now I just eat cucumbers and lettuce- Yum!

Hi Purpleshell, My name is Eileen. I was banded on 12/30/10 and am still new at the whole band thing but this web site is good and very informative. I wil have my first fill on 2/10/11 and am looking forward to it . I lost 50lbs sinc I started with my doctor in september 2010. I was reading all these posts and i know one you had questioned the amount of Fluid to drink. My nutritionist says 64 oz. I did have a hard time with this at first but now I try to get it up there every day. I also found another site you might like Its called BariatricEating.com It looks like a great site also. has lots of info and recipies and stuff. you should check it out. good luck with your journey.

Eileen

Ok i go for my fill feb 8th and my dr is using the fluoroscope... what is it and what did he do??? I have asked other people and nobody heard of it. did you have to drink nasty stuff again?? i hope not

Hi Amyloveslou! I go for my first fill on 2/10/11 and I think it is the same as you mentioned I know I have to go to the xray department. I'm a little nervous but im sure it will be ok

let me know how it goes for you good luck..

Eileen

I'm getting my fill today! I'm a little worried, I dunno what to do.. looks like it's probably liquids for a day or so after? My doctor called yesterday and they said just eat light today. What did you guys have to do?

Hi HeatherinCA, My name is Eileen I'm from NJ. I was banded on 12/30/10. I wil Have my first fill on 2/10/11. I was wondering how did it go for you with your first fill?

Thanks Eileen

Hello I had my surgery on dec 29th ! My highest weight was 440 lbs I've already lost 55lbs I'm down to 385 ! My 1st goal is to be below 300 2nd goal is to be around 250 3rd 200 4th to below 200 ! I know I have a lot of goals but its things I look forward to! Lapband is the best thing I could of possibly done for me to get my life back!

Hi Mandyluvmylapband!! Iwas banded on 12/30/10. My highest weight was 384, since I started in september with the seminar and all and my surgery I hit my fifty pound mark so Im now 334 an it feels great. Congratulations on your lose it is wonderful. Hey the more goals the better!!! Have you had a fill yet? Mine is 2/10/11, I'm a little nervous but I'm sure it will be ok.

I really love reading everyones posts, they are very informative. I wish you all the happiness in getting your life back I am right along side you!!!!

Eileen

I had a moron day also (corn dog and mashed potatoes). I am sipping some tea waiting to vomit or for something to feel stuck and nothing. I feel the same as before surgery. I don't have my appt for a possible first fill until Feb 8th. Today was surely an emotional eating evening and I feel worse now because of it, where before I would at least feel better. Lesson learned. Not worth it. All the lectures aside, you are brave to admit what you did, and this should be a safe place for you to admit you effed up. I have learned that I am not ready yet to watch my daughter and her friends eat nachos at the bowling alley. I would have been better off if I would have just had one and savored it instead of coming home and having pity food. On top of that, my daughter told me that she is glad I had the surgery because one day one of her friends said "Look at that fat lady" and she had to say "that is my mom". I am crying just typing it. I never want her to go through that again, so take that corn dog! You tasted like crap anyway!!!

Awe charmin, You are amazing and yes its not easy and yes we will slip up. We have to just take it one day at a time. sometimes one meal at a time. I was banded on 12/30/10 and havent had my first fill either, Its scheduled for 2/10/11. So I had to have the frito burrito from taco bell. i ate half of it and it sucked lol. so i am back to making better choices and sticking to them. I'm here with you. Now you go girl!!!!!! you can move mountains......... Eileen

TanksMama,

Like a few others have said, you probably didn't do any damage, however you might want to give your surgeons office a call and discuss it with them. Those of us that have had WLS obviously have had it for a reason. The one suggestion I would like to make, is to try to make sound decisions. Believe me, I love Wendy's Baconators and used to be able to put away two of them. But that's what helped me get to where I used to be at. There will always be temptation, but don't sabotage all the work you have already put into getting banded. The band will only do for you what you do for yourself. Best of luck in your journey!!!!!

John

Hi John, Just wanted to give you a big "YAHOO!" your weight loss is amazing. Good Luck on your journey.. Eileen

Unfortunately, the band doesn't do all the work, you have to work the band. The good news is that once you start getting enough Fluid in the band, your appetite is dimmed enough that whatever amount of will power you have, it becomes stronger. And each time you resist something, that little bit of will power grows.

Some thoughts about Will Power by Jessie Ahroni (posted on Smartbandsters ~ a yahoo group~ on 1-9-2011

Re: Willpower

People usually have core beliefs about their own "willpower." Some feel that

their willpower is strong; others blame a lifetime struggle with obesity on

lack of willpower. Regardless of what your belief is about willpower, we

invite you to rethink the concept altogether. What if willpower is not some

special gift that you either have or don't have? What if willpower is simply

the following:

* A trigger (an internal or external experience that leads to an impulse)

* An impulse (in this case, a desire to eat or stuff down feelings with food)

* A decision (in this case, a decision to eat or not to eat)

* An action (in this case, acting on the decision to eat or not to eat)

What if willpower is simply a trigger, followed by an impulse, followed by a

decision, followed by an action? You already possess every power needed to

make good choices about your health and what you eat. Learn to break down

this sequence and make a decision to eat only if you are physically hungry.

Make a list of alternative activities to fill up 10-15 minutes the next time

you are tempted to eat when you are not physically hungry.

Hi I was just scanning through this talk and found your advice, It is very good thank you. I was banded on 12/30/10. So Im a little over three weeks out and I am doing well. I have eaten

things that I shouldn't have like crackers and rice cakes. So I went for a check up to day and am doing well my first fill is on 2/10/11. I saw the dietitian today also and feel renewed

and focused on my eating plan. So again thank you for your sound advice I shall use it. LOL I asked my doctor today " Do you have a lapband for my brain cause thats were I think I need it

the most. LOL Thanks for listening... Eileen

I need to find a good blender that is small and is able to mix my Protein shakes. Any suggestions? What kind do you use? I have the regular size blender but don't want to have to take it apart everytime I use it. Thanks!

Surgery in 4 days and a wake up.

Magic bullet is the best , takes up little counter space, has a large and small container to mix things and also different blades. Good luck!!!!!!1

Hi all, I'm Nicky, 34 yrs and a newbie here, Ive been battling with my weight since i was about 15, going on for 20 years now, long enough to say 'enough is enough' and make the decision that something needs to change and the old familiar cyle of dieting then gaining (plus more) has to be broken for once and for all, this time I HAVE TO suceed, i'm running out of options - and time....you see I woud love to be a mum. 'But you're only 34, you have plenty of time!' I am told this all the time, and I do understand that it is possible to have babies later in life now, but I also know that the risks are higher and best avoided if possible.

'So just go for it - get pregnant' - i've heard that one too, but thats just not me. dont get me wrong, I have considered it, but I really want a shot at doing it the right way: with a man that I'm in a proper relationship with. Now THATS the hard bit!!! I have had relationships, but nothing lasting or serious. I have never lived with a man, or lasted much over a year in a relationship - I was always oblivious to the reasons why all my relationships had failed but after having some councelling and hypnotherapy it turns out I have some serious self esteem issues - mostly due to my size and the feeling of worthlessness I get when I look in the mirror and see what I have done to my body. Its so true what they say - before anyone else will love you, you have to love yourself. At this point in time, I dont love myself. I just feel like i,ve let myself down. badly

The thing about me is that I have plenty of confidence (altough this has started to be affected by my weight too.....), have a great job, lovely family, fantastic friends and have had no major life issues to contend with. It seems that I overeat because I dont feel that I deserve to be thin, that I dont deserve to be loved, that i'm not worth taking care of. Where these negative thoughts have come from I have no idea! and these are the thoughts that I have to change, with a little help from my new band

Of course I know I have to change my relationship with food completely and thats going to be hard. food has been my constant companion through all the breakups, disasterous dinner dates (even if the company was bad the steak was good!!), saturday nights in alone..... somehow the thing that has always made me feel better has just made my problems worse. If this was a relationsip with a man it would not be a healthy one, it would be an abusive one. Its becomming clear what I need to do - I have to 'break up' with food. ( i read that on someone elses blog but its agreat idea, one I can really relate to!)

So this is the start of my journey to loose weight, get healthy and motivated and learn to love myself. No men, no dates for A WHOLE YEAR. Thats my plan - spend 2011 fixing me, improving my self esteem and sense of self worth and hopefully, when the work is done, I will be able to hold my head high, take a deep breath, step out into the crazy world and find that somebody who will love me too.

First step: GET BANDED!!!!!!! my op is booked for Feb 3rd 2011 and I CANT WAIT!!!! I have read so many inspirational blogs about how the band changes lives (thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write one). I am soooo ready for change. BRING IT ON!!!! hopefully I can become one of these inspirational stories xx

If you have read anything here that sounds familiar, are going through the same emotions or process, I would love to hear from you. I have never met anyone who has a band in real life - though I am sure you exist I would love to have someone to share this with who understands what I am going through - the excitement, trepidation and lets face it - fear!! and in return I can promise to always be a supportive shoulder, so please get in touch!

xxnic

Hi Nicky,,, My name is Eileen. I just loved to read your message. You are so cute and funny!!! I was banded on 12/30/10. I have lost 50 lbs since september when I started with my

lapband physicians. I can say that I under stand your pain and the low self esteem, I dont think I had any for a long time. Im 53 yrs old and have two children a son 26 and a daughter 20.

I am a single mom. My husband past away in 2006. My relationship was good and bad and I know I spent all my time with food instead of the people in my life. I am not going to have a pity party and go over and over in my mind what I should've, could've done differently. I started this journey at 384 lbs and am now 334 lbs and I can tell you I feel like a "hundred bucks" My self esteem is climbing up in the right direction, instead of it being down around my ankles it is now up above my knees. lol. I feel good. I havent had my first fill yet so. so far I am able to tolerate my food plan. I started a full week of liquids and am know in the mushie stage and its not bad. I go to my doctor on monday the 24th and will probable progress to soft foods.

Having the lapband has been a positive expeirience for me and I am so glad I did it. I do have to be aware of the foods Im eating and make sure I am making smart choices. But some how I know deep down that I am going to succeed this time.. Good luck to you nicky and I'll be talking to you soon. Eileen.

I feel like a success!!

I saw the doctor today......11 weeks since surgery......I am down 49 lbs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has it been easy??? No. Have I had to change the way I think about food? YES. Have I had to change the way I eat? YES Do I feel deprived? NO........I feel empowered! I feel like I have control over food now.

I have embraced this tool....and I work it for all it is worth every day. I have had no complications. I have never slimed/PB'd or got stuck.

Could I do better? Yes.....I am not the best with exercise and I realize that the next 50 won't come off as quickly if I don't get my butt in gear.

My lapband has saved my life.

Thanks Jackie, You definately have a great attitude.And I think that means so much. Congratulations!!!. Oh P.S. love your ticker!!! lol

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share some interesting news! So basically I entered Jordin Sparks "Because of you" contest where I had to explain who inspired me and what have I done to inspire others. I spoke about my lap band weight loss journey and how my fam and friends have encouraged me and inspired me to continue to lose weight. I share my weight loss story with every1 and therefore this encourages them 2 lose weight as well. My starting weight was 288lbs then I lost 61 pounds and weighed 227...(Over the holidays I actually stuffed my face and gained 22 pounds! So I went back up to 249 but then worked hard to lose 11 pounds so so now I currently weigh 237lbs and Im just going to work my way down to 160!) Jordin Sparks and Dots (a clothin company) were soo inspired by my story and so they picked me as the grand prize winner! They paid round trip air fair to fly my sister and I out to Dallas Texas (Im from NY) and for the hotel as well...They gave me a $500 shopping spree to Dots where I was able to spend time shopping with Jordin. She was sooo nice we had alot of things in common! I am just so blessed that I can inspire others and I know every1 on this forum is doing something positive with their lives; trying to strive for suceess.. So I just want to tell every1 to continue ur weight loss and know that every1 pound you lose, it can inspire someone who never thought they could do it

Below is my youtube clip of Jordin picking out a SIZE8 dress for me to wear when I hit goal! I want to be 160lbs so this will inspire me to reach my goal faster..Click on the link below

Below is a clip from Dallas news..Click on the link below

http://www.dallasnew...id=749799601001

You guys can google "Jordin Sparks Fabiola Apollon" to see the articles Here's 1 below

http://music.einnews...nal-fan-at-dots

A good friend of mine had lap band surgery two years ago, and I have to admit, besides being terribly envious that she was going to get skinny and I was still fat (we have both been the same size since university), I secretly thought that she was talking the easy way out. She was very open over the course of the next year and told me everything along her journey. I soon realized there was nothing 'easy' about what she was going through....but here we are two years later and she's kept 100lbs off for a full year now and I weigh another 20lbs more!!! So, needless to say, my time has come...but I have a much healthier respect for the work involved now that I've watched her journey.

The one thing she said to me, that I will never forget and keep telling myself almost daily:

"Getting lap band is like breaking up with the boyfriend you've had all your life!"

I love your friends saying. It's so true. food has been my lover and companion for so long...................But I am ready for the break-up lol

Hello My Name is shannon I am 24 years old and i live in ellenville new york.

The reason why i am replying to your message is because i saw what you had wrote about you going for the lap band surgery. I am also going for the lap band surgery as well I started this whole journey since september 8th of 2010 and it is now jan 16th 2011 and I am still waiting to go for surgery. I got all of my doctors done and now i am going next week to set up the date for my surgery. My mother is also going for the lap band surgery as well so we are going to be doing this journey together.

I am also going through a hard time like you have been going through i have been over weight my whole life as a teen and as a child at one point when i was 15 years of age i did get down to 110 pounds i finally got to wear a size 3 jeans and everything was going so well in my life i had friends boyfriends i got to play sports go bowling do things i have never done before in my life it felt so amazing. But then i hit a really ruff patch in my life i lost my best friend in a car crash i was having trouble in school and before long depperssion hit me bad then everything i had worked so hard forwent out the door i looked to food and i just let myself go a little so i got up to 150 pounds. Then when i was about 19 years old i met this guy i thought he was the one but he wasnt so we got married becasue i didnt know how he was like so when we did get married all he did was abuse me and beat me and i turned to food again so then weight just over came me. I want to have a child so bad right now with my new husband and i can not have any children right now i have pod because i am over weight so that really made me so deppressed for the longest time. So i didnt know what to do i went to the doctors and the doctor told me i had to lose weight so i didnt even know where to start i was like how am i going to do this because i didnt really have no support groups to help me lose the weight so i started weight watchers but then you have to pay $12 a week and it becomes way to much money when it all adds up at the end of the month... so my grandmother also had the surgery so she told my mother and i we should check the lap band out so we went to the class on september 8th and we saw what it was all about so my insurance company said that they would pay for me to have it done but i had to wait a 4 months perioud because i needed to do a 4 month diet before surgery and i had to go to doctors and i can sit here and say i am finally done with all of that so far now im just waiting to have my sugery.

Words can not explain how my life is changing already i feel so good about myself i thought to myself when this whole thing started i cant lose the weight before surgery because they want you to lose 5 percent so i said i cant do it and come to find out from september to now i did do it i lost 15 pounds and im feeling so good. One day i will be sitting here a 100 pounds lighter and have a beautiful family all because of the lap band and all the support i am getting from everyone this is going to be a journey for the rest of my life and i cant wait to keep continue it.....

I also wish you the best of luck with your journey as well i will be praying for you and i will be wishing you the best.... god bless... I really hope my letter helps you out a little bit and give you some inspriation...

sincerely, shannon.... :lol:

Hi Shannon, I am so happy for you and your mom to be able to do this together and you are so young it going to change everything for you. good luck Eileen